AC-ES Programs - Achievement Center

Achievement Center-Easter Seals
Programs & Services
To provide vocational development services
and extended employment programs for
individuals with physical, mental and
developmental disabilities and for persons
without disabilities who are culturally, socially
or economically disadvantaged;
To assist them in obtaining competitive or
extended employment;
To help maximize independent living skills and
to equip our consumers to live at the highest
possible level of independence within the
community.
Community Based Services
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Job Development
(JD)
Job Coaching
Job Retention
Community Based
Training (CBT)
Community Based
Extended Evaluation
(EIII)
Employment Services
(Job Development)
Job Placement Specialists assist with:
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Resume Development
Application Completion
Transportation to Interviews
Job Search/Job Leads
Job Readiness/Interviewing Skills
Job Coaching
Employer education about disabilities
Assistive Technology and Individualized
Accommodations
Retaining Employment
Community Based Extended
Evaluation (EIII)
Used prior to placing consumer
in plan status
The following will be evaluated
and determined:
 Work potential
 Desire to Work
 Job interests
 Transportation
 Work Attendance
 Physical Abilities
Community Based Training
Consumer Benefits
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Receive job training from local
business partners
Earn minimum wage while
training
Gain knowledge, experience,
and skills to be utilized in the
work place
Potential for employment
Current work history/reference
Business Benefits
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Additional staff at no cost
Liability and worker’s
compensation provided
Weekly visits from CBT
Developer to ensure positive
outcome
Exposure to persons with
disabilities
Screening of potential
employees with no obligation
to hire
Training Sites
Employability Development Services
Evaluation/Vocational Services
Vocational Services
Vocational Evaluation
Vocational assessments given
to transition students and
consumers to determine
vocational potential and
interests
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Job Readiness
Adult Education & Driver’s
Education
Janitorial Services
Grounds/Lawn Maintenance
Production Training
Community Based Training
Certified Nurse Aide Class
Five week intensive
course that prepares
students to achieve
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Health/Science
Knowledge
 Patient Care Skills
 Clinical Experience at
Oak Park Nursing Home
(EAMC)
 State Certification
Summer Transition Program
Four week in-house program for high school Juniors
and Seniors to gain exposure to various
vocational experiences.
Program includes:
 Job Readiness
 Skills Development
 Driver’s Education
 Career Exploration
 Community Based Training
 Field Trips and Guest Speakers from various
businesses
Industrial Services
An extension of vocational services used to prepare
consumers for competitive employment.
Training Areas
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Seated assembly
 Woodworking
 Packaging
 Forklift Training
Local Business Partners
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Packaging Corporation of America
Auburn University
Nikki
Briggs & Stratton
Rexnord
Matrix Wire
Intercontinental Packaging
Masterbrand Cabinets
Schmid
Arkal Automotive
AO Tourism
Achievement Center-Easter Seals
510 West Thomason Circle
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-3501
1-866-239-2237
www.achievement-center.org